Rio Ferdinand insists he is prepared to continue his playing career next season.
The 35-year old defender's future at Manchester United is in doubt as he gets set to come out of contract in the summer.
But Ferdinand, who arrived at Old Trafford from Leeds United in 2002, has revealed that he is planning to play on regardless of the fact if he remains with the Red Devils or not.
"I am fit, I am healthy and I want to continue playing," said Ferdinand.
"I have spoken to a lot of mates of mine in the game and they all say the same thing - keep playing for as long as you can.
"The club at the moment is in a position where they can't really make any decisions about anything.
"For me to be saying I want to do this or that is irrelevant, because we have got to see who becomes the new manager and boxes will be ticked from there.
"I just want the best solution for the club. Whatever it is, then I will respect it. After that I am open to offers.
"But I would rather wait and see what happens at United and then there will be a decision to be made."
